Podcast
Dealing with overweight and obese pets | East Coast Radio
This week's podcast, first broadcast on East Coast FM, reviews the important issue of overweight and obese pets.
Pets & Other Animals
Product Review: the Doggy Dooley dog waste disposal system
One of the unfortunate aspects of owning a pet is that you need to deal with the issue of biological waste: in other words, poop and piddle.
Podcast
House-training dogs in winter & welfare issues around “foie gras” | East Coast Radio
This week on East Coast FM, we discuss the issue of pets wetting their beds, and also other aspects of "house training".
Case Study
Ginger, an 8 year old cat who was suffering from toothache.
Ginger lives the life of a typical modern Irish cat. He lives in a suburban house, and is fed on tinned food, supplemented by his own hunting expeditions.
Video
Pete the Vet tackling fat pets in Project Pet Slimdown | TV3
Project Pet Slimdown aims to tackle the issue of pet obesity in Ireland.
Case Study
Mia, a three year old Golden Retriever who had a bad case of halitosis.
Mia is adored by Meaghan and her family, but last week, something happened that upset the close relationship between humans and dog: Mia developed foul smelling breath.
Case Study
Tabitha, a one year old female Tonkinese cat who was poisoned.
Tabitha and her brother Calvin are young Tonkinese cats who are pets for young Maia. She has had them since they were kittens. Maia holds the cats gently, hugging them like many children hug soft toys.
Podcast
Do dogs feel guilty when they have misbehaved?
Many owners ask the question: do dogs feel guilty when they have misbehaved? Now scientists have investigated this using some carefully controlled experiments. To find out the results, listen to this ..
Is it ever worth £300 to save a goldfish’s life? Of course! | The Telegraph
Last week, newspaper reports discussed a life saving operation on a goldfish, costing £300. I've written a piece in the Telegraph defending the decision of the owner and vet.
Case Study
Timmy the Terrier kept falling onto his side
When elderly Timmy lost his ability to balance it was a real worry. Was this the beginning of the end? Thankfully the cause was not too serious.
Case Study
Abi, a 1 year old Yorkshire Terrier who had an unplannned pregnancy
Ania had not owned a dog for several years.
Case Study
Blossom, a seven year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was limping.
Anna had never owned a dog until Blossom came along: she’s a rescued dog, whose owner had died suddenly.
Podcast
Christmas pet care tips & random pet queries from listeners | East Coast Radio
Pete the Vet (wearing an elf costume) discusses various Christmas pet care issues, as well as answering listeners' general queries (such as a terrier with a nose-licking obsession).
Product Review: easy-to-pick-up food bowls for dogs and cats
Food bowls for dogs don't sound very exciting but here's a useful Christmas present for elderly people, or for anyone who has difficulty bending down to pick up their pets' food and water bowls.
Case Study
Saffron and Amber, two Lurchers who came out of the undergrowth injured on a walk.
The Lurcher is a type of dog, rather than a pure breed, but it’s instantly recognizable.
Video
The danger of feeding poultry skin to dogs over Christmas | TV3
On Ireland AM this week, we discussed the hazards associated with giving pets the wrong foodstuffs, especially the danger of feeding poultry skin to dogs over Christmas.
Case Study
Mia, an eight year old Irish Wolfhound who had a lump on her underside.
Irish Wolfhounds are magnificent creatures: gentle giants of the dog world.
Podcast
How to avoid poisoning your pet with Christmas treats | East Coast Radio
It’s easy to spoil pets at Christmas time, but it’s easy to create problems by giving the wrong foods or too much of the right foods. To find out more, listen to this podcast by clicking o ..